 |
AJFC 8: Cursus Honorum PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Squat Kojack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good in bed |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Squat Kojack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Kojack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kojack.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kojack misses with the head strike.
Pacquiao pulls guard.
Kojack landing with the ground and pound.
Kojack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacquiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kojack is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kojack throws a strike but Pacquiao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pacquiao stands up over Kojack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kojack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pacquiao gets to his feet. Kojack looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Kojack is having none of it.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Kojack avoids it.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Kojack.
Kojack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojack misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Kojack - just one landing.
Kojack lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Kojack blocks it.
Kojack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kojack throws a one two combo.
Good work by Kojack as he checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao swinging wilding here.
Kojack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojack.
Kojack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Kojack avoids nicely.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojack swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kojack tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao keeps control of Kojack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kojack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Kojack throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kojack scores with a jab to the body.
Kojack throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Kojack could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kojack scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacquiao should have avoided that one.
Kojack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kojack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kojack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao swinging wilding here.
Kojack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kojack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kojack throws out a powerful jab.
Kojack thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kojack counters with a one-two to the body.
Kojack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.
Kojack throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Kojack misses.
Kojack throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Kojack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kojack lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kojack!
Kojack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Kojack lands a with a good body shot.
Squat Kojack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pacquiao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kojack displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kojack throws a series of strikes that have Pacquiao backpedaling.
Kojack fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kojack is looking to wear down Pacquiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Kojack tries to throw a body punch but Pacquiao avoids it by throwing Kojack back against the cage.
Kojack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Kojack scores with a nice right hand.
Pacquiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kojack, pushing him back against the cage.
Kojack working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kojack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kojack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kojack misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojack lands a jab to the nose.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Kojack.
Pacquiao works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
Kojack throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kojack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kojack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kojack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kojack throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pacquiao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacquiao blocks the strikes from Kojack.
Kojack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kojack scores with a jab. Pacquiao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kojack misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kojack works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Kojack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao has Kojack up against the cage in a clinch.
Kojack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Kojack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kojack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Kojack with a series of wild strikes but Kojack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kojack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kojack.
Kojack connects with a right hand. Pacquiao shakes it off.
Kojack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kojack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kojack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao darts in and clinches Kojack up against the cage.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
Squat Kojack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kojack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Kojack.
Kojack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Kojack is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Kojack circles away.
Kojack throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Kojack scores with a four punch combination!
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Kojack moves away and avoids it.
Kojack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Kojack throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kojack tries to land a leg kick but Pacquiao saw it coming and moves away.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kojack works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Pacquiao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kojack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Kojack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
A lazy left from Kojack finds it's target.
Kojack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kojack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojack lands a with a good body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a looping left.
Pacquiao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kojack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kojack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kojack tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kojack lands a jab.
Kojack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Kojack or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squat Kojack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacquiao drives through and clinches with Kojack against the cage.
Kojack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacquiao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kojack lands an overhand right.
Kojack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kojack throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojack lands with a nice body punch.
Kojack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kojack lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
Kojack moves out of range of the body kick from Pacquiao.
Kojack throws the kick towards the body but Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kojack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kojack throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Kojack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kojack throws a good cross that connects.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kojack.
Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes Kojack back into the cage.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Kojack avoids it well.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Kojack moves out of range as Pacquiao throws a body kick.
Kojack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kojack scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Kojack with a series of wild strikes but Kojack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Kojack.
Kojack fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Pacquiao.
Kojack tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kojack is out of range.
Kojack takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Kojack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Kojack.
Kojack misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Kojack scores with a hook to the body. Pacquiao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kojack connects with a single shot there.
Kojack lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kojack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kojack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Kojack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacquiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kojack lands an overhand right.
Pacquiao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kojack.
Kojack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Kojack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kojack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kojack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pacquiao feints and as Kojack raises his hands in defense, Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kojack tries to strike from the bottom.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Kojack.
Kojack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kojack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Kojack keeps moving.
Kojack throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kojack is striking off his back. Pacquiao thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Kojack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kojack landing strikes from the bottom.
Kojack is refusing to be controlled, as Pacquiao sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Kojack finds it's way through Pacquiao's defenses.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Kojack pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Kojack counters with a right hand to the body.
Kojack throws a push kick but Pacquiao slaps the foot to one side.
Kojack misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Kojack finds it's target.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Kojack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kojack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kojack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Kojack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kojack misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kojack cracks Pacquiao with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Kojack - just one landing.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kojack as he connects with a hook.
Kojack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kojack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kojack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacquiao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kojack to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiao throws and low kick but Kojack moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojack works the jab nicely.
Kojack misses with a kick to the body.
Kojack tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kojack scores with a jab to the body.
Kojack slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Kojack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Kojack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kojack checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kojack is defended easily by Pacquiao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squat Kojack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Kojack.
Squat Kojack is winning the standup battle so far.
Kojack swinging wilding here.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kojack.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kojack finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacquiao's head.
Kojack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kojack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kojack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kojack shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Kojack moved away.
Kojack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pacquiao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kojack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kojack lands an overhand right.
Kojack lands with a nice body punch.
Kojack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to de liver by Kojack. Beautiful body shot.
Kojack throws a series of strikes that have Pacquiao backpedaling.
Danga de danga de dang - Kojack scores with a four punch combination!
Squat Kojack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kojack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kojack tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kojack jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Kojack stalks Pacquiao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pacquiao's face. Pacquiao staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Squat Kojack.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharma has chosen Meditation as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
160 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abhidi Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma tries to clinch up.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Zaniboni circles away.
Zaniboni looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma blocks a jab.
Sharma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaniboni can't break the clinch.
Sharma is stalling here.
Zaniboni tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Zaniboni fails to land.
Sharma has Zaniboni pressed against the cage.
Zaniboni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaniboni.
Sharma is looking to clinch.
Zaniboni takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Abhidi Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaniboni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Zaniboni misses with the combination.
Zaniboni throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaniboni misses with a looping left.
Zaniboni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to avoid it but Zaniboni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharma to the ground. Sharma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Zaniboni misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma wants to clinch.
Sharma slips under a jab from Zaniboni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sharma wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Zaniboni - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaniboni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gianmarco Zaniboni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaniboni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma is looking to clinch.
Zaniboni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharma staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Zaniboni.
Sharma tries to clinch but Zaniboni is having none of it.
Zaniboni lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaniboni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sharma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaniboni fails to land the takedown.
Sharma dodges the punch combination from Zaniboni.
No joy there for Zaniboni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaniboni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Zaniboni with that takedown attempt.
Zaniboni misses with a wild body shot.
Zaniboni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaniboni circles away.
Zaniboni scores with a body shot.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Zaniboni throws a leg kick but Sharma checks it.
Sharma moves out of range as Zaniboni strikes.
Zaniboni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaniboni somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianmarco Zaniboni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaniboni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaniboni looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Zaniboni misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Zaniboni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaniboni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaniboni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharma defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaniboni.
Sharma gets a clinch.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaniboni is trying to break the clinch but Sharma is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianmarco Zaniboni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaniboni tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaniboni drops back down to his feet.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Zaniboni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaniboni circles away.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaniboni looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaniboni circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abhidi Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abhidi Sharma!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
11% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahi Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ryusendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahi Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ryusendo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryusendo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esta.
Ryusendo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Esta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Esta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryusendo throws a strike aimed at the side of Esta's head but Esta avoids it well.
Esta trying to remain calm as Ryusendo controls from the top position.
Esta is trying to control Ryusendo's posture but Ryusendo avoids it.
Esta prevents Ryusendo from moving into mount.
Ryusendo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Esta is trying to improve his position.
Ryusendo is looking to take a break and control but Esta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Esta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryusendo's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Ryusendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Esta which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esta, right into the meat.
Esta is breathing heavily.
Esta misses with a double jab.
Ryusendo dodges the punch combination from Esta.
Esta fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ryusendo misses.
Ryusendo scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryusendo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryusendo shoots and misses
and Esta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryusendo looking to control.
Esta trying to control but Ryusendo is working from the bottom.
Ryusendo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryusendo trying to strike off his back.
Ryusendo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esta trying to control but Ryusendo is working from the bottom.
Ryusendo is trying to control the position but Esta postures up.
Ryusendo seems keen to control Esta's posture.
Ryusendo is trying to keep Esta in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esta throws a head kick but Ryusendo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta shoots and misses
and Ryusendo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryusendo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryusendo trying to control but Esta is working from the bottom.
Ryusendo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryusendo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryusendo stopping the sweep attempt from Esta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryusendo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryusendo.
Ryusendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Esta has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esta.
Ahi Esta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryusendo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Esta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryusendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Esta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryusendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Esta has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Ryusendo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryusendo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Esta is trying to keep Ryusendo in close.
Ryusendo postures up in Esta's guard and throws a big left but Esta blocks it.
Esta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryusendo manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryusendo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esta's guard.
Esta keeping moving, preventing Ryusendo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esta wants to stand up but Ryusendo is controlling him.
Esta wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryusendo advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Ryusendo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ryusendo working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ryusendo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Esta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Esta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryusendo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Esta is pushing Ryusendo's head away, looking to escape. Ryusendo manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryusendo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryusendo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Esta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryusendo counters with a shoot takedown. Esta fights it but they end up in guard.
Esta looking for a sweep. Not yet Esta, not yet.
Ryusendo stands up and waves to Esta to follow him.
Ryusendo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta is looking for a sweep.
Ryusendo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Esta with a poor takedown
and Ryusendo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Esta wants to get back to his feet.
Ryusendo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryusendo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Esta works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta wants to stand and escape but Ryusendo is having none of it.
Akira Ryusendo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryusendo trying to control but Esta is working from the bottom.
Esta wants to get back to his feet but Ryusendo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryusendo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Esta darts in trying to clinch
and Ryusendo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ryusendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Esta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryusendo misses with a head kick.
Ryusendo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esta is able to avoid easily.
Ryusendo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esta to the mat! Esta manages to get full guard.
Ryusendo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esta wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryusendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Esta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esta pushes Ryusendo off and gets back to his feet.
Ryusendo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Esta is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryusendo working Esta over with strikes.
Esta trying to control from the bottom.
Ryusendo is looking for a kimura but Esta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryusendo to get the leverage.
Ryusendo stops Esta from getting back to his feet.
Esta gets back to full guard.
Esta wants to get back to his feet but Ryusendo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryusendo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryusendo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryusendo wants to control from the top but Esta keeps moving.
Ryusendo throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryusendo is able to avoid easily.
Esta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryusendo misses with a takedown attempt - Esta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esta misses with the combination.
Ahi Esta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryusendo closes the distance and clinches.
Esta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryusendo scores with a takedown into Esta's guard.
Ryusendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Esta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryusendo looking to pass the guard.
Ahi Esta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryusendo landing some decent shots from guard.
Esta keeping moving, preventing Ryusendo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryusendo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryusendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Esta tries for a takedown but Ryusendo circles away easily
and Ryusendo counters with a one-two to the body.
Esta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryusendo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryusendo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Esta trying to remain calm as Ryusendo controls from the top position.
Ryusendo wants to take a breather but Esta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ryusendo.
Akira Ryusendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Ryusendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryusendo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Ryusendo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Bola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Bola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
194 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Bola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fujita is fending him off so far but Bola persists. Nope, Fujita circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses.
Fujita throws a wild body kick that Bola sees coming a mile off.
Bola wants to clinch.
Fujita avoids the body shot from Bola.
Junior Bola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fujita wants it to stay on the feet.
Fujita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujita.
Bola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Bola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujita circles away.
Bola shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fujita looks to land a combination. Bola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Junior Bola has been cut.
Fujita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bola shoots in for a double leg but Fujita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujita.
Fujita scoring well with a low kick there.
Bola is breathing heavily.
Fujita moves out of range as Bola throws a body kick.
Fujita lands with a nice combination. Bola backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujita stuns Bola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bola avoids the head kick by Fujita.
Fujita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fujita scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Junior Bola's cut is getting worse.
Bola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Fujita lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bola backs up against the cage.
Fujita scores with a one two! Bola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junior Bola's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fujita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bola tries to clinch up.
Fujita tried to score with a low kick but Bola checks it.
Yoshihiro Fujita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Fujita misses.
Fujita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujita cracks a nice hook into Bola's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bola at a distance.
Fujita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujita tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujita dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bola. That did some damage!
Fujita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujita lands a jab to Bola's midsection.
Fujita scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fujita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujita shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bola. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bola wants to clinch up but Fujita keeps it at a distance.
Fujita lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fujita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bola fails to land the takedown.
Fujita works over Bola's head and body with a nice combination.
Jeez, Junior Bola's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita lands a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Fujita.
Fujita lands an overhand right.
Bola walks into a straight right hand from Fujita.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Junior Bola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshihiro Fujita!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan dela Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
167 cm
18
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dela Rosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mifune to score an easy takedown into full guard.
dela Rosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Mifune tries to pass.
dela Rosa pulls Mifune in to control the position.
dela Rosa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
dela Rosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
dela Rosa wants to stand but Mifune is controlling the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mifune has eaten all the pies!
Mifune trying to control but dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for dela Rosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mifune shoots in and drives through. dela Rosa sprawls well.
dela Rosa misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Rosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mifune fails to land the takedown.
dela Rosa lands a jab-cross combination.
dela Rosa misses with a wild body shot.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch but dela Rosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
dela Rosa misses with a takedown
so Mifune counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mifune won't allow dela Rosa to sweep him here.
dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mifune stacks dela Rosa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mifune!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, dela Rosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mifune stands up and we're back to a striking position.
dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mifune counters with a shoot takedown. dela Rosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Mifune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
dela Rosa is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mifune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mifune is looking to stand up but dela Rosa won't let him.
Mifune drops back, looking for a kneebar! dela Rosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. dela Rosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from dela Rosa!
You can see the frustration on Mifune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune stops dela Rosa from passing to mount.
dela Rosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mifune knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
dela Rosa tries to score with some ground and pound. Mifune controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mifune struggling a bit here.
dela Rosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mifune, who protects the arm well.
Mifune manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mifune looking for submissions off his back.
dela Rosa is trying to control. Mifune wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
dela Rosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mifune trying to control from the bottom.
Mifune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mifune is not content to let dela Rosa control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Mifune counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyuzo Mifune dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dela Rosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mifune's guard.
Mifune working for a triangle but dela Rosa defends it easily.
dela Rosa advances to half guard.
Mifune is looking to control dela Rosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mifune avoid being mounted?
dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura but Mifune is defending well.
dela Rosa is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura but Mifune is defending well.
dela Rosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
dela Rosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mifune is not content to let dela Rosa control the position.
Mifune is trying to control but can't.
dela Rosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mifune knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mifune is not content to let dela Rosa control the position.
Mifune wants to control the action here but instead dela Rosa manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dela Rosa landing strikes from the mount.
Mifune tries to hold on but dela Rosa postures up.
Mifune working to try and regain half guard.
dela Rosa wants to control the pace but Mifune is squirming around nicely.
dela Rosa landing strikes from the mount.
Mifune working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries to hold on but dela Rosa postures up.
dela Rosa unloading with bombs!
Mifune prevents dela Rosa from taking his back.
Mifune tries to hold on but dela Rosa pushes him away.
dela Rosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Mifune defends it well.
dela Rosa wants to finish this one by submission but Mifune is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from dela Rosa.
Mifune tries to lock up and control but dela Rosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mifune is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
dela Rosa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
dela Rosa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mifune defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from dela Rosa.
Mifune regains half guard.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
dela Rosa prevents Mifune from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan dela Rosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Mifune counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for dela Rosa!
Mifune jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… dela Rosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by dela Rosa and Mifune has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
dela Rosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mifune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mifune tries to get to full guard but dela Rosa has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune trying to control but dela Rosa postures up.
dela Rosa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mifune is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juan dela Rosa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, just lose it. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
195 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nogueira throwing shots but Yu is blocking nicely.
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yu is holding on to half guard well.
Nogueira lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira with the ground and pound but Yu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nogueira throws a strike but Yu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yu lands a couple of elbows.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu is one step ahead there.
Nogueira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yu trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Yu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yu trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yu landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yu scoring with some ground and pound.
Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yu wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yu!
Yu is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.
Yu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nogueira.
Yu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nogueira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yu?
That has opened up Jack Yu's cut even more.
Nogueira unloads with some shots from mount but Yu bucks and avoids them well.
Nogueira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yu because Nogueira loaded up on that one.
Nogueira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nogueira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nogueira landing shots from mount.
Jack Yu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Yu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Nogueira!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
20
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
171 cm
22
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestino Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero fails with a takedown attempt.
Caballero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naoki pushes Caballero up against the cage in a clinch.
Caballero blocks an elbow strike.
Naoki has Caballero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caballero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Caballero gets underhooks to prevent Naoki's takedown attempt.
Naoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caballero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Naoki has Caballero pressed against the cage, preventing Caballero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caballero up against the cage.
Good body shot from Naoki.
Naoki is leaning against Caballero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caballero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Naoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Naoki lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki stalling in the clinch.
Naoki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Naoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naoki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Naoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caballero tries to circle away but Naoki has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Naoki.
Caballero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Naoki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Caballero regains guard.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki trying to control but Caballero is working from the bottom.
Caballero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naoki controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Caballero keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Naoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Naoki stops Caballero from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Naoki tries to move to full mount but Caballero actually manages to regain half guard.
Naoki controlling the action here.
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caballero keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naoki is looking for a kimura but Caballero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naoki to get the leverage.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Caballero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Takeshi Naoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Naoki looks to land a left hand but Caballero moved out of range nicely.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Caballero stuns Naoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Naoki clinches.
Naoki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caballero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naoki.
Naoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caballero's efforts to push away.
Naoki lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caballero walks into a left hand.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caballero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naoki is fending him off so far but Caballero persists. Nope, Naoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Caballero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Caballero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Caballero.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Caballero slips the punch.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naoki has closed the distance and engaged Caballero in a clinch.
Naoki scores with a hook to the body.
Naoki goes for a takedown attempt but Caballero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caballero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naoki misses with the combination.
Naoki slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naoki works Caballero's body with a nice hook.
Caballero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caballero.
A shot to de liver by Caballero. Beautiful body shot.
Caballero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naoki throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Naoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caballero.
Caballero digs a good body shot into Naoki's ribs.
Caballero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naoki.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caballero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Caballero.
Caballero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero thows a body shot but no joy.
Caballero is breathing heavily.
Naoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caballero misses the body punch
and Naoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Celestino Caballero has been cut.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki drives through and clinches with Caballero against the cage.
Naoki lands an uppercut.
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Naoki lands a body punch.
Naoki cracks Caballero with a nice body shot.
Caballero jumps guard but Naoki stands there with Caballero around his waist. Caballero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki has Caballero pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Naoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Caballero tumbling to the mat - Naoki dives into Caballero's guard.
Naoki passes Caballero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki working Caballero over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throwing shots but Caballero is blocking nicely.
Naoki trying to pass the guard but Caballero defending well.
Naoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caballero!
Naoki controlling the pace for now.
Naoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Caballero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to control the pace but Caballero is squirming around nicely.
Caballero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naoki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Caballero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Naoki.
Naoki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Naoki throwing strikes here but Caballero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caballero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naoki looking to control but Caballero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Celestino Caballero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caballero moves away.
Naoki wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caballero!
Caballero throws a right and a left that Naoki avoids nicely.
Caballero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Naoki misses with a double jab.
Naoki feints and as Caballero raises his hands in defense, Naoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Caballero is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
Naoki passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Caballero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naoki works his way into full mount!
Naoki tries to control but Caballero wriggling away.
Caballero really wants to buck Naoki off and get back to his feet.
Naoki cracks Caballero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Naoki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caballero?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki landing punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caballero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naoki won't let Caballero get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Naoki landing strikes from the mount.
Naoki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naoki landing shots from mount.
Caballero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki with good strikes from the mount here!
Caballero is rocked!
Caballero tries to hold on but Naoki pushes him away.
Caballero is trying to stand.
Caballero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Naoki dominating with strikes here.
Caballero is still in real trouble! Can Naoki finish him?
Naoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caballero can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caballero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero taking shots to the head.
Naoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caballero is looking to escape.
Caballero is trying to escape the mount.
Caballero seems to have recovered his senses.
Naoki landing strikes from the mount and Caballero is in trouble!
Naoki wants to control the pace but Caballero is squirming around nicely.
Naoki dominating with strikes here.
Naoki landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki controlling from the full mount.
Naoki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naoki controlling his opponent.
Caballero taking shots to the head.
Celestino Caballero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Naoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naoki lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nakatumura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
174 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakatumura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buakaw Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakatumura wants to clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick which misses Nakatumura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakatumura tries to avoid it.
Nakatumura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Nakatumura moves in looking to clinch but Por Pramuk pushes him off.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that Nakatumura avoids nicely.
Nakatumura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk missing with a left hand there. Nakatumura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Por Pramuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Nakatumura moves into the clinch.
Por Pramuk is trying to force a seperation but Nakatumura has the dominant position.
Por Pramuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakatumura can't break the clinch.
Por Pramuk tries to break the clinch but Nakatumura is controlling the position.
Por Pramuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Por Pramuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakatumura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Por Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakatumura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Por Pramuk looks to land a combination but Nakatumura avoids it well.
Nakatumura tries to clinch but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Nakatumura wants to clinch.
Por Pramuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakatumura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakatumura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakatumura tries to clinch up.
Por Pramuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakatumura doesn't manage to clinch there - Por Pramuk circles away.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Por Pramuk cracks the inside of Nakatumura's front leg.
Por Pramuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakatumura is looking to clinch but Por Pramuk is avoiding it.
Por Pramuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Por Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakatumura moves in looking to clinch but Por Pramuk pushes him off.
Por Pramuk throws a series of punches but Nakatumura avoids them all with ease.
Por Pramuk cracks the inside of Nakatumura's front leg.
Nakatumura wants to clinch up but Por Pramuk keeps it at a distance.
Por Pramuk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk lands a front kick.
Por Pramuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Por Pramuk tries to bum rush Nakatumura with a series of wild strikes but Nakatumura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakatumura doesn't manage to clinch there - Por Pramuk circles away.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakatumura moves in looking to clinch but Por Pramuk pushes him off.
Nakatumura has managed to clinch.
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk lands a front kick.
Nakatumura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Por Pramuk!
Nakatumura is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakatumura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Por Pramuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Por Pramuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Por Pramuk.
Nakatumura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Por Pramuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Por Pramuk there.
Por Pramuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakatumura's calf.
Nakatumura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk scores with a leg kick.
Yoshihiro Nakatumura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Por Pramuk.
Nakatumura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Por Pramuk can pounce on him.
Nakatumura ducks right into an uppercut from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Por Pramuk!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Por Pramuk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakatumura's head.
Nakatumura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuk.
Nakatumura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Por Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Por Pramuk, right into the meat.
Por Pramuk throws a series of punches but Nakatumura avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Por Pramuk. That's going to slow Nakatumura down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Por Pramuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Por Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakatumura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick which misses Nakatumura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakatumura tries to avoid it.
Nakatumura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Por Pramuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Por Pramuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Por Pramuk tries to bum rush Nakatumura with a series of wild strikes but Nakatumura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Por Pramuk pushes Nakatumura away with a front kick.
Por Pramuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakatumura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice combination. Nakatumura backs away looking to recover.
Nakatumura is rocked!
Por Pramuk cracks Nakatumura with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Por Pramuk!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Gloves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Gloves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariano Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Gloves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gloves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gloves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Gloves's ribs.
Gloves slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Gloves takes one on the button.
Gloves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Gloves moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gloves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez jabs at Gloves's body.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gloves counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gloves ducks down to avoid it.
Gloves checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gloves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gloves throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Gloves misses the shot to the body.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
Gloves scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gloves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloves lands with a nice body punch.
Gloves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mariano Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gloves counters with a crisp one two that drops Sanchez! Gloves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sanchez to his feet! Sanchez is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Gloves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gloves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Gloves misses its intended target.
Gloves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws a hook but Gloves blocks it.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gloves's calf.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez throws a combination. Gloves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gloves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Gloves moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Gloves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Gloves sees coming a mile off.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gloves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gloves really felt that one!
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gloves throws a big shot that misses.
Mister Gloves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Gloves.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Gloves avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Gloves's body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gloves throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gloves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gloves counters with a nice uppercut.
Gloves looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gloves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariano Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gloves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gloves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Gloves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Gloves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gloves walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Gloves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gloves throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Gloves down.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mister Gloves is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Gloves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Gloves checks the leg kick.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Gloves checks it.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gloves moves out of range.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Gloves counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gloves counters with a one-two to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gloves.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves staying out of range there.
Gloves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloves moves away.
Gloves moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gloves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez stuns Gloves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gloves checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloves looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Gloves avoids it well.
Gloves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gloves.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mister Gloves did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gloves ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Gloves avoids the punch easily.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Gloves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Gloves.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gloves checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gloves blocks a jab.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gloves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gloves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gloves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Gloves counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Gloves moves away and avoids it.
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Gloves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gloves.
Gloves throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gloves misses.
Gloves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Gloves avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gloves circles away quickly and effectively.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gloves blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez swinging wilding here.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gloves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gloves had his way with Mariano Sanchez in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gloves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Gloves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Gloves tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gloves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gloves moves out of range.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gloves throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Gloves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Gloves misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gloves counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gloves misses with a double jab.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gloves counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gloves was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez wants to slow Gloves down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gloves fails to land with a series of punches.
Mister Gloves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Mariano Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gloves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gloves!
Some wild striking there from Gloves.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Gloves slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
Gloves connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Gloves.
Jab from Sanchez.
Gloves throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gloves slips under a jab.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Gloves backing up. Gloves nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariano Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gloves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Gloves!
Mister Gloves is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
